GBRU: reference and diagnostic services

Gastrointestinal bacteria reference unit (GBRU) is the national reference laboratory for a range of gastrointestinal pathogens and provide specialist testing of clinical, food, water and environmental samples.

GBRU also undertakes research into the genetic diversity of pathogens and the development of improved detection and characterisation techniques for food, water and environmentally borne diseases and is also able to offer expert advice, education and training on public health aspects of food microbiology and safety.

For more information on GBRU services and contact details refer to the BRD user manual.

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